Thomas Carlyle - 1902 Author:G. K. Chesterton, J. E. Hodder-Willams Thomas Carlyle was an essayist and historian. His influence and prestige as a social critic and philosopher of Victorian Britain were enormous. Chesterton brings his critical insight to bear in this intelligent and perceptive biography. He does not flinch from criticism but paints a balanced and fascinating picture of one of the Victorian Age's... more » most commanding figures.« less